Important information for those who have sustained damage: Contact 3-1-1 If you haven’t done so already, please call 311 to report flooding in your home, business or in the street. City damage assessment teams will …
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PWB ‘Leading Ladies’ Share Advice, Inspiration
In a world where women continue to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings, the highly anticipated Ladies Who Lead Luncheon put on by the GHBA’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) returned for its second …
Electric Code Changes Coming Sept. 1
Article by Dave Yelovich You can’t do this anymore! Say what? Why? Here’s why… They say there are two certainties in life – death and taxes. Well, I’d like to add a third to the …
Paying it Forward with PWB Mentorship Program
A round of applause for the GHBA Professional Women in Building Council (PWB). The PWB is proud to be the recipient of an Award of Excellence from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National …
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Remodelers Transform Family Promise of Lake Houston
On June 3, Remodelers Council members joined with HomeAid Houston for the council’s annual Charity Work Day at Family Promise of Lake Houston. FPLH is a non-profit that provides programs and services necessary to address …
GHBA Awards 13 Scholarships to Deserving Students
The GHBA awards student scholarships each year through generous contributions from GHBA members and its councils. Eligible recipients are college-bound children of association members, and participants in official GHBA Workforce Partner Programs. Thanks to our …
GHBA Goes to Washington
GHBA members advocate for homebuilding on Capitol Hill at 2023 Legislative Conference On June 7, 2023, as part of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Legislative Conference, more than 700 builders, developers, remodelers and …
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GHBA Members Rally for Homebuilding
On March 29, around 140 GHBA members joined other home builders from across the state at the Texas Capitol in Austin for a day of advocacy. GHBA members heard from Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham …
HOME-PAC Makes Endorsement in 2023 Houston Mayoral Race
After spending the last few months screening many candidates, HOME-PAC trustees voted to endorse Senator John Whitmire in his bid to become Houston Mayor. Senator Whitmire visited HOME-PAC and spoke about his commitment to including …
GHBA Secretary Adam Aschmann Testifies at Texas Legislature
On Wednesday, March 15, GHBA Secretary Adam Aschmann of Tilson Home Corporation gave testimony on H.B. 2024, the Residential Statute of Repose bill. H.B. 2024 is one of the bills highlighted as a top priority …
Fee in Lieu of Sidewalk Ordinance
The Sidewalk Network Ordinance, adopted by Houston City Council in late January, has officially taken effect, as of March 1. The ordinance applies to new building permits and applicants who were previously approved. The ordinance requires …
City of Houston Code Modernization
As the Code Modernization process continues, GHBA is engaging with the city and holding regular meetings to review proposed changes and is considering submitting amendments as needed. Resources February 9, 2023 Letter RE: City of …
City of Houston Updating Impact Fees
The City of Houston will be increasing drainage impact fees on July 1, 2023, as required by Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Developer Drainage Impact Fee is a onetime fee that …
Mentorship Pilot Program Launches
Cheers to two years and many more to come! 2023 marks the second year of GHBA Professional Women in Building Council (PWB). Sitting at 324 active members and growing, the Houston PWB is the largest …
SMC’s Million Dollar Circle Tops $10 Billion in New Home Sales for 2022
The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Sales & Marketing Council (SMC) recently honored the Million Dollar Circle winners at a Mardi Gras themed event held at the House of Blues. The Million Dollar Circle awards …